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Tattoo Aftercare

• Remove bandage after two (2) hours.
• Wash your tattoo with warm water and mild soap, being sure to remove all surface blood.
• Lightly pat dry your tattoo and apply a thin coating of antibiotic ointment (Aquaphor).
• Wash your tattoo twice a day with mild soap (no washcloth!).
• Keep a thin coating of ointment on your tattoo for the next 5–7 days.
• Your tattoo will start to peel (like a sunburn) in a few days.
• After it has fully peeled, discontinue using the ointment and switch to a mild hand lotion.
• Keep your tattoo moisturized with lotion for the next two (2) weeks.

Do not:

• Over-apply ointment.
• Apply Vaseline or Neosporin.
• Rub, scratch, or pick at your tattoo.
• Expose to direct sunlight or tanning beds for two (2) weeks.
• Swim or soak in water for two (2) weeks.

Piercing Aftercare

• Do not touch with unwashed hands.
• Do not use alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, Bactine, or any other ointments.
• Wash your piercing twice a day with an antibacterial soap (such as Softsoap).
• Wash your hands first, then lather up a small amount of soap.
• Place a small amount of soap on the piercing for 30 seconds to 1 minute.
• Gently rinse off the soap with warm water.
• OR, if using H2Ocean spray, apply 4–5 times a day.

Oral Piercing Care

• Purchase a bottle of antiseptic mouthwash (Listerine).
• Dilute it 50/50 with purified water.
• Rinse for 30 seconds every time you eat or drink.
• Refrain from spicy foods and hot beverages for the first few days.
• Sucking on ice can help to reduce swelling.
• Your piercer will tell you how long to wait to purchase a shorter piece — typically two (2) to four (4) weeks.